User:Filll/Peaceful Polling Pledge

Will you subscribe to the Peaceful Polling Pledge?

Peaceful Polling Pledge
Which if any of the following do you support? Add your name if you agree.


 * (1) I would like to foster a friendlier, less tense environment around RfAs and similar polls.


 * 1) Filll (talk |  wpc ) 17:21, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
 * 2) Beam 20:14, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
 * 3)  Midorihana   みどり  はな  01:06, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
 * 4) Not only would I like to foster a more friendly, and less tense environment at Rfa and other discussions at wikipedia, but I would also like to foster those things on wikipedia in general. A more friendly environment is a less stressful environment.--  SJP Chat  18:02, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
 * 5) Yes. I would vote twice for this if I could. :) Erik the  Red  2 ( AVE · CAESAR ) 01:21, 16 July 2008 (UTC)


 * (2) Every Wikipedian in good standing should be welcome to vote at RfAs and similar polls.


 * 1) Filll (talk |  wpc ) 17:21, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
 * 2) Beam 20:14, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
 * 3) —Giggy 01:04, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
 * 4) America69 (talk) 18:07, 5 July 2008 (UTC)
 * 5)  Midorihana   みどり  はな  01:06, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
 * 6) More people means more discussion, and the more discussion we have at Rfa and other wiki-processes the better.--  SJP Chat  18:02, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
 * 7) Go non-admin RfA-ers!Erik the Red  2 ( AVE · CAESAR ) 01:21, 16 July 2008 (UTC)


 * (3) These polls should not be used as excuses to attack or insult the candidates or the voters.


 * 1) Filll (talk |  wpc ) 17:21, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
 * 2) Beam 20:14, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
 * 3) I agree with this. That's not what these processes are for.--  SJP Chat  18:02, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
 * 4) Erik the Red  2 ( AVE · CAESAR ) 01:21, 16 July 2008 (UTC)


 * (4) No one should be the target of retaliation later for a position they took on a given RfA or a similar poll.


 * 1) Filll (talk |  wpc ) 17:21, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
 * 2) Beam 20:14, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
 * 3) —Giggy 01:04, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
 * 4)  Midorihana   みどり  はな  01:06, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
 * 5) People are free to hold any position they'd like.--  SJP Chat  18:02, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
 * 6) Wikipedia falls apart if anyone is victimized for taking an opinion on something designed to further the community.Erik the Red  2 ( AVE · CAESAR ) 01:21, 16 July 2008 (UTC)


 * (5) If participants do not want to explain their votes on a poll for whatever reason, they should not be harassed for not giving an explanation.


 * 1) Filll (talk |  wpc ) 17:21, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
 * 2) Beam 20:14, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
 * 3) That's provided they specifically state that they don't want to explain, with some sort of reasoning (eg. "I don't want to say more due to private information."). —Giggy 01:04, 4 July 2008 (UTC)
 * 4) America69 (talk) 18:07, 5 July 2008 (UTC)
 * 5) Per Giggy.  Midorihana   みどり  はな  01:06, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
 * 6) Well, I think its okay to ask for them to explain, but that's it. You shouldn't harass them into explaining. Also, I don't think there "vote" should have as much weight as someone who did explain why they supported/opposed or voted neutral.--  SJP Chat  18:02, 8 July 2008 (UTC)


 * (6) A very negative atmosphere is created by charges of cabalism, which are inherently vague, subject to interpretation and confirmation bias.


 * 1) Filll (talk |  wpc ) 17:21, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
 * 2) Beam 20:14, 30 June 2008 (UTC)
 * 3) Yes. Most definitely. Erik the Red  2 ( AVE · CAESAR ) 01:21, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

Suggestions
What should be done to encourage calmer situations around Wikipedia polls? Add your suggestions.


 * Perhaps encouraging a friendlier environment and also mention that using restraint and being less aggressive would fall under Use common sense.
 * WP:AGF Cuddlyable3 (talk) 20:11, 27 August 2008 (UTC)

Background
Why is this Peaceful Polling Pledge a good idea?

It really shouldn't be necessary, and it's sad that such a thing makes sense given the current climate. It, honestly, sucks. Beam 00:00, 1 July 2008 (UTC)